Athletics Department Headlines

Carter finds new hockey home with Cyclones
By: The Guardian
Men's Hockey

GWINNETT, Georgia - Former UPEI Panther Matt Carter has found a new hockey home in the ECHL with the Cincinnati Cyclones.

The Cyclones, an affiliate of the NHL's Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced Friday that they signed the six-foot-one forward from Mississauga, Ontario.

UPEI Panthers Gomes, Carter and Desousa earn AUS Awards
Men's Hockey

The UPEI Panthers had three players make the list of AUS Awards on Wednesday, with 3rd year Jared Gomes named a 1st team AUS All Star, Matt Carter a 2nd team All Star and Chris Desousa named to the AUS All Rookie Team.

Read full list of AUS winners.

V-Reds score in OT to finish Panthers
Men's Hockey
(L) 3-2 (OT)

The UPEI Panthers were defeated in overtime 3-2 by the UNB Reds Wednesday night in Game 3 of the Subway AUS Semi Final and the Reds now move on the final.

The UPEI Panthers struggled in the first period of the semi final but were very fortunate that the UNB Reds only scored one goal to lead 1-0. The V-Reds outshot the Panthers 15-2 and the one goal was mid way of the first from Chris Culligan assisted by Shayne Wiebe and Bretton Stamler.

Interested in Men's Hockey 2012-13 Season Seats
Men's Hockey

The UPEI Panthers men's hockey team would like to thank all their fans this season.  The playoff games were so exciting with so many fans. Do you want to make sure you have a seat for the 2012-13 season?

Here are some benefits:

- Preferred seat selection for all regular season & exhibition home games

-First option on playoff seating for home games

Please contact Anne Lund hockeypass@upei.ca

Tickets are Sold Out
Men's Hockey

All tickets for Wednesday night's Subway AUS Men's Hockey Semi Final are sold out. Season ticket holders are asked to pick up tickets no later than 5pm on Wednesday as they will be released at that time. Arrangement can be made with Anne Lund.

Box Office Open Tuesday  12 noon to 5 pm.

If you didn't get a ticket watch it live, click here.

Read story from The Guardian.

Down but not out - The Guardian
By: Mitch MacDonald - The Guardian
Men's Hockey

It's now do-or-die for the UPEI men's hockey Panthers after dropping both games of an Atlantic University Sport playoff doubleheader in Fredericton over the weekend to the top-ranked reigning national champions UNB Varsity Reds. Read more from The Guardian.

Tickets on sale Monday 12 noon at the CARI Box Office located inside MacLauchlan Arena.

Panthers drop Game 2 of AUS Semi 5-1
Men's Hockey
(L) 5-1

The UPEI Panthers fall in Game 2 of the Subway AUS Men's Hockey semi finals 5-1. The Panthers now trail the Reds 2-0 in the best of 5 semi. Read more from The Guardian.

M-Hockey Semi Final Game 1 - UNB wins 4-3
Men's Hockey
(L) 4-3

 

The UNB Reds battled their way back to defeat the Panthers 4-3 Friday night in Fredericton to win game 1 of the Subway AUS Men’s hockey semi final.Read more from The Guardian.

 

Subway AUS Men's Hockey Semi Finals Fan Bus - CANCELLED
Men's Hockey

Due to lack of numbers we are unable to send a buses to Game 1 and Game 2. Thanks to all those who did sign up.

"We have our hands full" - form The Guardian
By: Mitch MacDonald - The Guardian
Men's Hockey

After clearing the first hurdle in Atlantic University Sport men’s hockey playoffs and taking a day off Tuesday, the UPEI Panthers are back to serious business.
After a nail-biting double overtime win Monday night against the Acadia Axemen at MacLauchlan Arena to put the Panthers in the semifinals, the UPEI squad is heading to Fredericton, N.B., this afternoon to face their toughest challenge yet, the reigning national champion UNB Varsity Reds.

Read from The Guardian.